maternally

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to a mother or mothers; motherly.

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Variants

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maternal , maternally

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'mater' meaning 'mother'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'maternally' is often used in scientific research to describe the effects of a mother's environment or behaviors on her offspring.

2. In some languages, the word for 'mother' is used as a root word for words related to motherhood, such as 'matriarch' and 'matrimony'.

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Related Concepts

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1. paternally: Relating to a father or fathers; fatherly.

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Culture

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In literature, 'maternally' is often used to describe the nurturing and caring qualities of a mother. For example, in Charlotte Bronte's 'Jane Eyre', Jane is described as having a 'maternal' instinct towards her charge, St. John Rivers' ward, Adele.

How to Memorize "maternally"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a mother holding and caring for her child. Visualize the warmth and love she exudes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'maternally' with the image of a mother and her child.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Motherly love' to remember the meaning of 'maternally'.

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